Electroencephalograph technician vs neurodiagnostic technologist

Differences between electroencephalograph technician and neurodiagnostic technologist duties and responsibilities

Electroencephalograph technician example responsibilities.

• Provide long term video EEG monitoring, newborn-infant hearing screening, pneumogram testing, EKG.
• Assist patient's for CPAP equipment adjust, as in proper mask fitting and that machine are in good working use.
• Complete all documentation require for AASM accredit centers.
• Conduct extensive monitor analysis, along with reviewing and interpreting personal patient data results from EKG report.
• Perform ambulatory electroencephalogram and long term epilepsy monitoring on all patient populations from neonates to geriatrics including those with special needs.
• Assure operation of polysomnograph equipment, record ECG activity, and other physiological variables.

Neurodiagnostic technologist example responsibilities.

• Open and close department independently and also assist surgical staff by managing QC and providing radiopharmaceuticals as needed for procedures.
• Score sleep stages, seizures, respiratory, and clinical events by applying AASM guidelines.
• Maintain safe, clean EEG lab and equipment as well as EEG and EKG supplies.
• Perform EKG and EEG procedures.
• Perform diagnostic, split and titration studies.
• Conduct tests or studies such as electroencephalography (EEG).
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